khuṣūṣiyyah

In Arabic literary criticism, khu\u1e63\u016b\u1e63iyyah refers to the concept of "particularity". This idea emerged in the late 20th century as writers and critics recognized the vast and diverse nature of the Arabic-speaking world. It highlights the need for each nation and region to explore its unique cultural demands and identity in the present day, rather than solely focusing on a generalized sense of Arab unity. This focus on local and specific cultural contexts, when combined with similar investigations from other Arabic-speaking regions, contributes to understanding the rich and varied tradition inherited by contemporary litterateurs.1